Elegantia DOC Maremma | Rigoloccio
| Vintage | 2021 |
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€ 34.00
Elegantia is Rigoloccio’s Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, tribute to the Bordolese vocation behind much the estate’s production. As the name suggests, it is an Elegant wine of great balance and structure, with hints of juniper berries, spices and pepper which are enhanced through the 18 months of aging in French barriques.
Producer: Rigoloccio
GRAPES: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Maremma in southern Tuscany
Area: Gavorrano, Province of Grosseto
Altitude: 40-100m asl
Vineyards: Guyot-trained vines cultivated on sea-facing slopes
Yield: 80HL/ha
Soil: sandy soils with limestone
Harvest: manual harvest of each varietal separately
Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for 18 days with frequent pump overs and punch downs
Ageing: at least 18months in separate French oak barriques
Refining: 8 months of bottle refinement before market release
Alcohol: 14%
Color: full ruby red, strong concentration
Nose: Ample and intense aromas of red fruits with vegetable notes, juniper and spices, a balanced and smooth wine with a persistent finish.
